Asphalt and bitumen exports from Egypt: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Egypt exported asphalt and bitumen worth $55.2 million (88.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $55.2M | 88.7K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 66.0K t |
| 2022 | $33.7M | 46.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.6M | 50.6K t |
| 2020 | $15.5M | 38.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.5M | 40.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 40.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.8M | 22.7K t |
Where Egypt exports asphalt and bitumen to
The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (14%), Nigeria (8%), Indonesia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $7.7M | 14% |
| Nigeria | $4.6M | 8.3% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 7.6% |
| Libya | $3.8M | 6.8% |
| Kenya | $3.2M | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $2.3M | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1.8M | 3.2% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 6807
| 6807.10 | Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) in rolls | 97% |
| 6807.90 | Asphalt or similar material: articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch) other than in rolls | 3.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6807.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 23% below the world average of $0.80, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Asphalt and bitumen imports to Egypt
Egypt imported $331 thousand of asphalt and bitumen in 2024 (223 tonnes). One supplier dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $168K | 51% |
| France | $86K | 26% |
| Italy | $33K | 10% |
| United States | $22K | 6.6% |
| China | $13K | 3.8% |
| Russia | $5K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0.3% |
| Kuwait | $1K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Egypt?
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6807: Asphalt or similar material; articles (e.g. petroleum bitumen or coal tar pitch).
Common questions
What is the value of asphalt and bitumen exported by Egypt?
Egypt exported asphalt and bitumen worth $55.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 123 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries buy asphalt and bitumen from Egypt?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Nigeria (8%) and Indonesia (8%). The top three together account for 30%, out of 96 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average export price of asphalt and bitumen per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $0.80 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of asphalt and bitumen from Egypt changed since 2017?
Exports went from $8.8 million in 2017 to $55.2 million in 2024, an increase of 528%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Egypt also import asphalt and bitumen?
Yes. Egypt imported $331 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United Kingdom, France and Italy. On balance Egypt is a net exporter of this product, by about $54.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for asphalt and bitumen?
The HS code for asphalt and bitumen is heading 6807. In Egypt the largest six-digit codes were 6807.10 (97% of the value) and 6807.90 (3%). It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6807 page.
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